Personal Injury

Experienced Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Representing Victims throughout St. Petersburg & Tampa

Whether you ride a bike for fun, fitness, or as a convenient way to get
around the city, you have legal rights if you get hit by a car, truck,
or any motor vehicle. Often drivers aren't looking out for a person
on a bike, and may think they have the right-of-way. In many instances
the car must yield to a person on the bike. "Share the road"
isn't just a catchy phrase, it is the law.

If you have been hurt, we invite you to contact our firm. At the
Law Offices of John R. Mathias, P.A., Attorney Mathias is an award-winning attorney with decades of legal experience.
He has dedicated our firm to serving those who have been hurt by others'
negligence and has time and time again secured the relief our clients
need to recover and move on with their lives.

Causes of Bike Accidents

Bicycle accidents typically occur because the driver in a vehicle isn't
paying attention or is driving recklessly. Common causes of bicycle accidents include:

Reckless driving

Driving under the influence

Texting while driving

Using a cell phone while driving

Changing the radio

Running a red light or stop sign

Speeding

Failing to yield

Making an illegal turn

All of these actions are considered negligence. Under Florida personal
injury law, when an accident is caused by the negligence or reckless actions
of another person, that person is liable for paying damages to the victims.

Taking Legal Action Following Your Bicycle Accident

If you have suffered an injury in a bicycle accident caused by a negligent
driver, we can help you take legal action. As a victim, you have rights
that entitle you to compensation for your pain and suffering, mental distress,
lost wages, and medical bills.

You are also entitled to have your bike replaced. If you had specialized
parts or custom additions on your bike, those can be replaced as well.
Our firm has never charged a fee for helping a cyclist get their bike
replaced. It doesn't do you any good to have "one third"
less to get another bike. We get compensated by the other party, so you
have nothing to lose by allowing us to at least help you get your bike replaced.

The first step towards compensation is talking to a knowledgeable St. Petersburg
bicycle accident attorney ready to hear your story.
Contact us today.